Faculty of Health and Social Care Research Ethics Committee

The Faculty of Health and Social Care Research Ethics Committee examines research proposals and studies involving our staff and students to make sure they are ethical. In addition, it can give Chair's approval for proposals that have already been awarded ethical approval from other institutions, or organisations, to conduct research using our staff and students. As well as research proposals, the Committee also considers issues that may have ethical implications for teaching and offers advice for any matters that may require ethical consideration. Terms of Reference for the Committee are available on request from the secretary, J.L.Gilchrist@hull.ac.uk

The Faculty's Research Ethics Committee was founded in 2006 to promote accountability, honesty and openness, and to protect the University and the public during academic research. Its members are chosen for their expertise in healthcare issues and to represent the four branches of nursing within the Faculty as well as midwifery.

Submitting a proposal

All researchers must submit their proposal on the relevant forms. To ascertain which are the appropriate forms to be used please consult the Quick Guide first. Other forms are available to download as follows;  

Correspondence Form

Form A

Form B

Checklist for Reviewers

Checklist for Applicants

Proposals and submissions for Chair's approval must be sent electronically to the secretary, J.L.Gilchrist@hull.ac.uk at least two weeks before the Committee meets. Meetings take place on the last Monday of every month, except in December. If there is a bank holiday the meeting is re-scheduled to another date in the month, as deemed appropriate by the Chair.

The Faculty of Health and Social Care Research Ethics Committee provides an annual report to the University  of Hull Research Ethics Committee. For more information on this contact the Chair of the Faculty's Research Ethics Committee  - Janet Kelly, J.Kelly@hull.ac.uk